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DISASTER● ELEVATEDJul 23 · Jul 23, 2026, 3:09 AM

Climate change has intensified Europe's risk of drought, scientists say

France 24 [en]

Human-caused climate change has intensified Europe's drought by making extreme heat, rather than low rainfall, the main driver of exceptionally dry conditions, an international team of scientists said on Thursday, warning that a warmer atmosphere is sharply increasing drought and wildfire risks.

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